Finding the Third Proportional to 110,689 and 239,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,689 and 239,724 is: 519,180.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,689 : 239,724 = 239,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,689/239,724 = 239,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,689x = 239,724 × 239,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,689x = 57,467,596,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,467,596,176/110,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,180.73
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